the measure of a man.

Measure of a Man A man couldn't be, by another defined Bequeathed, bestowed, or summarily designed By parents, or lovers, society or drill Strength of character alone, scales that hill Belong he may, though never in the sense Of need, or despair, nor want of defense But to give of himself, to the utmost end Advancing the interest of family, love, and friend Reassurance rarely visits, seldom is it sought A man forges his own way, casts his own lot Be he a biker, or banker, a poet or a prick As you rush to judgement, quietly he'll sit He'll listen with a smirk whilst you postulate The terms and conditions, you set to seal his fate Just know, though you'll try, hard as you can One can never say, just exactly What constitutes, the measure of a man.....